Channel Title: The Pottery Wheel Channel Description: Hi, I'm Lesley, welcome to my channel. I will be sharing with you pottery tips and tricks and fun bits of info about ceramics. I have some free pottery cheat sheets on my website, so do check it out if you want to see what's on offer there. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to subscribe! Lesley <video> The ups and downs of unloading a glaze fire kiln #glazingpottery #glaze #pottery Description: This is sort of a kiln unloading, it's more about the roller coaster of feelings I can get when unloading a glaze fired kiln. </video> <video> How To Make a Wide Rim Pottery Mug by Hand Description: This is how I make wide-rim cone-shaped mugs from clay using the slab pottery technique. Slab pottery is a great way to make beautifully proportioned and evenly shaped pottery mugs. These slab mugs are great for tea and coffee, but also wonderful for hot chocolate, as you get maximum room for marshmallows. You can get a copy of the pottery pattern below. GET A COPY OF THE TEMPLATE ON ETSY HERE: https://thepotterywheelshop.etsy.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Start 0:07 – Rolling the slab 0:46 – Cutting out the mug template 1:48 – Firming up the clay slab 2:13 – Making the base of the mug 2:45 – Making the handle for the mug 3:47 – Beveling the edges of the slab 4:37 – Shaping the mug 4:55 – Joining the seam 6:47 – Adding the base to the mug 8:33 – Adding a coil to the inside base 9:30 – Adding the handle DISCLOSURE: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means if you click on one of them, I’ll receive a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases. I may also get a commission from other affiliate programs. Some Materials and Tools Used in This Video Wide rolling pin: https://bit.ly/3RlBH0l Roller thickness guides for clay: https://amzn.to/47EwQNoMake Platter tool: https://bit.ly/3Rp8Xnt Rubber rib tool: https://amzn.to/3TnZsFI Clay knife: https://amzn.to/3N9Cnng Flexible chopping board: https://amzn.to/413jHLA Clay scoring tool: https://amzn.to/4dYT5kj Banding wheel: https://amzn.to/3z4eN7z Wooden bat: https://amzn.to/3ATqazy Wooden modeling tools: https://amzn.to/3AVJVqq Chamois leather: https://amzn.to/3MFmQux Serrated rib tool: https://amzn.to/4gnW5ID Stylus tool: https://amzn.to/3TqyQDV CLAY – Amaco Stoneware Clay: https://bit.ly/clay38 SOME POTTERY TOOLS I USE EVERY DAY https://thepotterywheel.com/pottery-tools/ VISIT THE POTTERY WHEEL HERE: The Pottery Wheel Website: https://thepotterywheel.com/ The Pottery Wheel Etsy Store: https://thepotterywheelshop.etsy.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thepotterywheel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pottery.wheel/ BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DjD9WjaeCt </video> <video> How to Make a Square Mug by Hand Description: This is how I make a square-based slab mug by hand without using a pottery wheel. I make this mug using a template. Pottery templates can help you make evenly shaped and proportioned slab pottery mugs. Using a pottery pattern will allow you to make sets of mugs that are the same shape and size. GET THE SQUARE MUG TEMPLATE HERE: https://thepotterywheelshop.etsy.com Timestamps for this video: 00:00 – start 0:07 – Rolling the slab 1:36 – Cutting around the template 2:19 – Smoothing the rim of the mug 2:42 – Putting the clay to one side to firm up 3:08 – Preparing the base of the mug 3:43 – Making the handle 4:45 – Beveling the edges of the slab 5:18 – Scoring the beveled edges 5:37 – Shaping the slab into a curved cone 5:59 – Joining the clay seam 8:09 – Shaping the base of the mug into a square 10:06 – Adding the base of the mug 12:00 – Blending the base onto the mug 12:32 – Tidying up the bottom edge of the mug 13:57 – Attaching the handle 16:39 – The finished mug DISCLOSURE: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means if you click on one of them, I’ll receive a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. I may also get a commission from other affiliate programs. SOME MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO Clay: https://bit.ly/clay38 (Blick) Canvas for rolling on: https://amzn.to/3YCCMDF (Amazon) Rolling pin: https://amzn.to/4fgTNcW (Amazon) Wide pasta roller: https://amzn.to/3YFoRfQ (Amazon) Roller guides/thickness guides: https://amzn.to/3C4SmQw (Amazon) Clay knife: https://amzn.to/3N9Cnng (Amazon) Platter tool: https://bit.ly/3Rp8Xnt Craft foam: https://amzn.to/4dXyeNx (Amazon) Flexible chopping board: https://amzn.to/413jHLA (Amazon) Clay shredder: https://amzn.to/47CsciV (Amazon) Banding wheel: https://amzn.to/4eLeldT (Amazon) Wooden pottery bat: https://amzn.to/4eTi8FZ (Amazon) Clay scoring tool: https://amzn.to/40cEBt5 (Amazon) Rubber pottery rib: https://amzn.to/4dSR74p (Amazon) Serrated rib tool: https://amzn.to/3YBTtQN (Amazon) Wooden modeling tools: https://amzn.to/3Ad2pCB (Amazon) Chamois leather: https://amzn.to/3zZTncd (Amazon) Celadon glazes: https://bit.ly/4e22aIm (Blick) Pottery sponge: https://amzn.to/4hAAvBg (Amazon) Letters for makers mark: https://tidd.ly/3Aty8Q9 (Etsy) Surform/clay shredder: https://amzn.to/4hCPr1L (Amazon) SOME POTTERY TOOLS I USE EVERY DAY https://thepotterywheel.com/pottery-tools/ VISIT THE POTTERY WHEEL HERE: The Pottery Wheel Website: https://thepotterywheel.com/ Etsy: https://thepotterywheelshop.etsy.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thepotterywheel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pottery.wheel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyAtThePotteryWheel/ BUY ME A COFFEE  : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DjD9WjaeCt </video> <video> How to Make a Slab Pottery Teapot with a Template Description: This is how I make a slab pottery teapot, using a simple printable pottery template. If you’d like to make this teapot, you can download a copy of the teapot template from my Etsy Store. GET THE TEMPLATE ON ETSY HERE: https://etsy.me/3yiPhen (Etsy) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – start 0:11 – Rolling the first slab 0:36 – Cutting out the first side slab 1:07 – Cutting out the base slab 1:26 – Cutting out the top-strip 1:40 – Curving the top strip round 2:04 – Making the spout 3:23 – Starting to assemble the sides and base of the teapot 11:30 – Making the handle 12:25 – Cutting out the lid 12:54 – Cutting the hole for the lid 14:38 – Attaching the spout 16:39 – Attaching the handle 17:35 – Making the lid with the rim 19:04 – Fitting and trimming the lid 19:23 – Making the knob 20:00 – Putting a hole in the lid 20:13 – Drying the teapot I have a written step-by-step guide with images that goes along with this video too if you’d like to take a look at that here: https://thepotterywheel.com/slab-pottery-teapot/ Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click on one, I may receive a commission at no extra cost. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may also get a commission from other affiliate programs. Materials and Tools Used in This Video Roller guides: https://amzn.to/4898AmK (Amazon) Rib tool: https://amzn.to/46rzeYc (Amazon) Serrated rib tool: https://amzn.to/3NgR5sD (Amazon) Banding wheel: https://amzn.to/3t9k1Me (Amazon) Wooden bat: https://amzn.to/3Ryw8vR (Amazon) Clay knife: https://amzn.to/3uMbz6a (Amazon) Wooden modeling tools: https://amzn.to/47J22Ly (Amazon) Chamois leather: https://amzn.to/488hkJs (Amazon) Flexible chopping board: https://amzn.to/3R9DZOV (Amazon) Stylus tool: https://amzn.to/4a4hvaN (Amazon) Long rolling pin: https://amzn.to/46naaBL (Amazon) Canvas fabric for rolling clay: https://amzn.to/3A4MNAG (Amazon) Clay scoring tool: https://amzn.to/3LIt6B8 (Amazon) Clay – Amaco Stoneware Clay: https://bit.ly/clay38 Some Pottery Tools I Use Every Day: https://thepotterywheel.com/pottery-tools/ Visit The Pottery Wheel at: The Pottery Wheel Website: https://thepotterywheel.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thepotterywheel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pottery.wheel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyAtThePotteryWheel Buy me a coffee  : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DjD9WjaeCt </video> <video> How To Make A Donut Vase Description: This is how I make a donut vase using the slab pottery technique and a printable pottery template. If you like the style of the vase, you can get a copy of the template in my online store here… GET THE TEMPLATE ON ETSY HERE: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1844072580/printable-pottery-vase-template-with TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Start 0:06 – Rolling the first slab 0:22 – Cutting out template pieces 2:17 – Starting to assembly the vase 4:06 – Adding the central circle to the donut vase 6:40 – Adding the first side strip to the vase 9:08 – Adding the second side strip to the vase 9:57 – Adding the final slab to the vase 11:54 – Tidying up the edges of the donut vase 12:44 – Levelling the neck of the vase 13:44 – The finished vase DISCLOSURE: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means if you click on one of them, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may also get a commission from other affiliate programs. MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO Wide rolling pin: https://bit.ly/3RlBH0l Roller thickness guides for clay: https://amzn.to/47EwQNoMake Platter tool: https://bit.ly/3Rp8Xnt Rubber rib tool: https://amzn.to/3TnZsFI Clay knife: https://amzn.to/3N9Cnng Flexible chopping board: https://amzn.to/413jHLA Clay scoring tool: https://amzn.to/4dYT5kj Banding wheel: https://amzn.to/3z4eN7z Wooden bat: https://amzn.to/3ATqazy Wooden modeling tools: https://amzn.to/3AVJVqq Chamois leather: https://amzn.to/3MFmQux Serrated rib tool: https://amzn.to/4gnW5ID Stylus tool: https://amzn.to/3TqyQDV Texture roller: https://bit.ly/3ZGvmAV Texture roller handle: https://bit.ly/3Yyme0z CLAY – Amaco Stoneware Clay: https://bit.ly/clay38 SOME POTTERY TOOLS I USE EVERY DAY: https://thepotterywheel.com/pottery-tools/ VISIT THE POTTERY WHEEL HERE: The Pottery Wheel Website: https://thepotterywheel.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thepotterywheel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pottery.wheel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyAtThePotteryWheel Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DjD9WjaeCt </video> <video> Rehydrating a big block of dry pottery clay Description: This is the easiest way to rehydrate and soften up a big block of dry hard, or bone-dry pottery clay. It works well and there is minimal mess. </video> <video> Underglaze Decals for Decorating Pottery Description: This is how I use underglaze transfers, also called underglaze decals to decorate my handmade pottery mugs. I usually apply the transfer to leather hard greenware, as this works better than using them on bisque pottery. Once they have been bisque fired, I glaze them and fire them at stoneware temperatures, which seals the decal even though it hasn't been glazed all over. </video> <video> Making a Nerikomi pottery plate #pottery #ceramic #clay Description: This is how I make a Nerikomi pottery plate, using colored clay. </video> <video> How To Make a Square Mug #handmadepottery #potterytutorial #functionalpottery Description: This is how I make square mugs, using a slab pottery template. </video> <video> Making a wide rim retro slab pottery mug #pottery #potterytutorial Description: This is one of my favourite styles of big slab pottery mug. I make them with a template that I designed. If you want to make this retro style mug, you can get a copy of the template in my Etsy store here: https://etsy.me/3Y2EsqL </video> <video> Making a Slab Pottery Teapot with a Template #potterytutorial #ceramic #pottery Description: This is how I make a slab pottery teapot using a printable template. If you'd like to make this teapot too, you can get a copy of the template from my Etsy store. </video> <video> Making a bellied slab mug with a pottery template #potterytutorial #slabpottery #handmadepottery Description: I love the shape of this bellied slab mug. I make them with a template that I designed. If you want to make this hearty mug, you can get a copy of the template in my Etsy store here: https://thepotterywheelshop.etsy.com </video> <video> Firing pottery in a simple sawdust kiln #pottery #kiln Description: This is a short video on building and firing pottery with a simple DIY sawdust kiln. </video> <video> How I Make a Bellied Slab Mub Description: This is how a bellied slab mug by hand without using a pottery wheel. It’s possible to make evenly shaped and proportioned slab pottery mugs using a template. Pottery templates allow you to make sets of mugs that are the same shape and size. GET THE TEMPLATE ON ETSY HERE: https://etsy.me/3OEBvY2 (Etsy) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Start 0:05 – Rolling the first slab 0:48 – Cutting out slab for the top portion of the mug 1:30 – Firming up the clay slabs 1:40 – Cutting out the slab for the bottom portion of the mug 2:15 – Cutting out the base of the mug 2:44 – Beveling the long edge of the clay slab 3:23 – Smoothing out the top edge of the clay 3:43 – Beveling the short ends of the clay slab 4:14 – Scoring the edges 4:19 – Joining the edges of the slab 5:56 – Preparing the slab for the lower portion of the mug 6:33 – Forming the bottom portion of the mug 7:09 – Attaching the base 9:04 – Joining the two halves of the mug 11:16 – Making the handle 11:58 – Attaching the handle 13:59 – Adding texture to the mug Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click on one, I may receive a commission at no extra cost. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I may also get a commission from other affiliate programs. Materials and Tools Used in This Video Wide rolling pin: https://bit.ly/3RlBH0l Roller thickness guides for clay: https://amzn.to/47EwQNoMake Platter tool: https://bit.ly/3Rp8Xnt Rubber rib tool: https://amzn.to/3TnZsFI Clay knife: https://amzn.to/3N9Cnng Flexible chopping board: https://amzn.to/413jHLA Clay scoring tool: https://amzn.to/4dYT5kj Banding wheel: https://amzn.to/3z4eN7z Wooden bat: https://amzn.to/3ATqazy Wooden modeling tools: https://amzn.to/3AVJVqq Chamois leather: https://amzn.to/3MFmQux Serrated rib tool: https://amzn.to/4gnW5ID Stylus tool: https://amzn.to/3TqyQDV Texture roller: https://bit.ly/3ZGvmAV Texture roller handle: https://bit.ly/3Yyme0z Clay – Amaco Stoneware Clay: https://bit.ly/clay38 Some Pottery Tools I Use Every Day: https://thepotterywheel.com/pottery-tools/ Visit The Pottery Wheel at: The Pottery Wheel Website: https://thepotterywheel.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thepotterywheel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pottery.wheel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyAtThePotteryWheel Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DjD9WjaeCt </video> <video> Fixing a fiddly splashpan on the Brent C wheel #potteryforbeginners #diypottery #ceramic Description: I have a Brent C pottery wheel, which I love, but I find that fitting the splash pan can be a bit of a pain. It seems to take ages to line it up and click it into place. I found a simple trick to help fit the two parts together without any wiggling or forcing the splash pan into place. This is what I do now... </video>

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Hi, I'm Lesley, welcome to my channel. I will be sharing with you pottery tips and tricks and fun bits of info about ceramics.

I have some free pottery cheat sheets on my website, so do check it out if you want to see what's on offer there.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to subscribe!

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